How to choose a bass

In addition to the standard model JB-type and PB-type, there are active basses equipped with a preamps on the bass body. JB-type and PB-type are called passive bass, so let's remember. The passive bass has only "volume" and "tone" controls, but active basses can be divided into bands such as treble / middle / bass and equipped with a preamp to create positive sound. The active base uses a square 9V battery to drive the preamp. Because the signal from the bass body is amplified, it is less susceptible to noise before sending the signal to the amplifier, and the active type is often used for recordings that have difficulty with noise. Please rest assured if you have a passive bass! You can get the same effect by connecting it to an external preamp.

There are not only four-string bases, but multi-string basses such as five-string and six-string. For the 5th string, a thicker string (Low-B) is added to the thickest string based on the 4-string bass, and for the 6th string, the thinnest string (Hi-C) based on the 4-string bass and the thickest string (note: Lately, many basses have specifications added with -B).

There are also fretless basses with no frets on the fingerboard. This can produce an upright bass-like sound on an electric bass, so it may be necessary in some cases depending on the music. As a bassist you should consider this too.